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Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… Central School District (District) officials properly and transparently used capital project resources. Key … another project phase totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexTown of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… Comply with competitive bidding and Town policy quote requirements. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… or department heads. Annual Update Documents (AUDs), which are the annual financial reports, constitutional tax limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… The Town’s accounting records were not reliable. $590,880 in revenue and $55,182 in expenditures were not recorded. The accounting records’ cash balances were overstated by about $3 million as of December 31, 2019. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2023M-4)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District’s … of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board … budgets, they did not develop a multiyear financial plan for the District. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/hawthorne-cedar-knolls-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionSandy Creek Central School District – Reserve Management (2023M-43)
… $136,208 was improperly transferred to the debt reserve in the debt service fund even though it was not required to … fund plan, it was outdated and has not been adopted by the Board. Key Recommendations Ensure the EBALR is only … expenditures. Transfer funds improperly maintained in the debt service fund to the general fund. Obtain Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/sandy-creek-central-school-district-reserve-management-2023m-43Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… (Town) officials effectively managed the billing of water charges. Key Findings Town officials did not effectively manage the North Creek Water District’s (District) billing of water charges. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in excess of 844 percent of the District’s average annual … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law … Complete payroll certifications. Invest money as allowed by law. Develop and implement IT policies and procedures. … Municipal Law (GML), Section 11 2 Two individuals served in this position during our audit period. One Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… process. The Village’s overall fund balance decreased by $642,000 (63 percent) from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The general … five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. Village officials did not develop a fund balance … 2020 projections and our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not audit claims before … each claim is adequately supported before approving it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance payment of claims so that only claims allowed by law are paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… year was $113,300. Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point system is not consistent with New York State General … the records maintained for activities performed under the point system were accurate and complete. Key Recommendations Review and amend the District’s point system to ensure it is consistent with GML. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is governed … West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… the vendor with the lowest bid price. County officials and employees who were provided with purchase cards did not … their responsibilities, sign the cardholder agreement and adhere to the policy. Perform a thorough audit of … to determine if County policies are being followed and cost savings opportunities are being realized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County in which it is located. An elected five-member Board of Fire … use, or get paid for more leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate … limits placed on accumulated leave balances as established by the District’s policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… July 7, 2017. Background The Village of Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… 10, 2017. Background The Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a 4.5 square mile area. The Company is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. For the period 2015 through 2017, $52,550 in Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) revenue was received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227Greenburgh Central School District – Payroll and Reserve Funds (2016M-242)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll procedures and reserve funds for the period July 1, … have not provided employees with written procedures over payroll. District officials did not adequately segregate payroll duties or establish sufficient compensating controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/greenburgh-central-school-district-payroll-and-reserve-funds-2016m-242Lake George Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-122)
… The Lake George Central School District is located in the Village of Lake George and the Towns of Lake George, Queensbury, Bolton, and Fort Ann in Warren and Washington Counties. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/02/lake-george-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s management of the District’s financial affairs for the period July 1, 2010 … 6, 2015. Background The Eastchester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, Westchester County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59